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Old 04-07-2014, 05:49 PM   #41 (permalink)
Michael Moore
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Peter, the GP singles were not very big bikes (about the size of a 250 Ninja), with the final versions being about 210 pounds. Besides, aero bodywork on a bike is usually there to streamline the rider, not the bike, unless of course you are riding something like a Boss Hog. The Guzzi photos are to give people an idea of what a wind tunnel-developed dustbin looks like.

Note the Guzzi fairing sides are much more rounded, which is supposed to help in cross-winds. At the Isle of Man Vic Willoughby tested a Guzzi single and then Bob McIntyre's DIY dustbin on a Norton and said the latter's "high flat fairing" was much more bothered by cross-winds.

I'd be interested in seeing the riding position too, especially since it is a street bike and rider comfort is a bigger factor than on a racer.

cheers,
Michael

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